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Tympani Head on 21 inch Bass Drum??

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Hi Guys:

Have a question, hope someone can help out:

I have acquired a Sonor 21 inch bass drum from 1959. It of course uses "Pre -International" heads, which are a giant hassle to obtain these days.

However, Tympani heads are readily available and come in 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, inch sizes and more.

Is there any reason I couldnt use a Tympani head on the drum?

I was reading online that you need to go one inch larger, that is, if the drum is 21 inches (mine) , you use a 22 inch Tympani head.

Has anyone here ever tried this, and did the head s fit?

Many thanks for any help!!!!

Retro

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Retrosonic

Hi Guys:Have a question, hope someone can help out:I have acquired a Sonor 21 inch bass drum from 1959. It of course uses "Pre -International" heads, which are a giant hassle to obtain these days.However, Tympani heads are readily available and come in 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, inch sizes and more.Is there any reason I couldnt use a Tympani head on the drum?I was reading online that you need to go one inch larger, that is, if the drum is 21 inches (mine) , you use a 22 inch Tympani head.Has anyone here ever tried this, and did the head s fit?Many thanks for any help!!!!Retro

Take the drum to the shop and see if they will allow you to fit it. Many indie shops will, and at least our G/C will allow us to bring in drums to fit. Many of the store managers want to be good stewards of the community.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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All my Sonor drums take a head one inch larger than the drum !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Your edge should look like mine

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It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
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